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Close-up of a gilded brass statue of Krishna, the deity murti, with a red and gold polka-dot cloth wrapped on its head. The face has a white and red tilak on the forehead, and the hand is raised to the lips in a gesture. It wears a long strand of white pearls, jewelled necklaces set with red and clear stones, and a shimmering gold garment. A red cloth lies in the background. No people are visible.

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August 22 20112011-08-22September 19 20112011-09-19Close-up photograph of a gilded metal murti of Krishna playing a long bamboo flute held to his lips. The figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled gold band studded with white and red stones, a gold-and-gem necklace with green and red accents, and a sparkling jewelled collar. A white and black forehead mark and painted eyes are visible. The background is blurred red and gold. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2011-09-14Close-up photograph of a gilded statue with a polished golden face, painted black eyes, and red lips, wearing a red turban with gold brocade and an ornate jewelled turban ornament with green and red stones. The figure wears layered rudraksha malas, a jewelled choker and large gem-studded earrings over a richly embossed gold garment. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gold-faced deity murti with red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing a red turban-style headdress topped with a jeweled ornament set with red and green stones and pearls. Layered jeweled necklaces, pearl chokers, and rudraksha-style beaded mala strands with gold spacers cover its chest, along with a teardrop pendant set with red and clear stones. Large jeweled earrings and a dark blue garment complete the decorated figure against a red fabric backdrop.2010-11-09September 02 20102010-09-02A close-up photograph of a gilded Krishna murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a yellow turban adorned with a jeweled crown, a red flower tucked above the ear, and a yellow shawl. Necklaces of white, green and pink gemstones hang across the chest. The murti's right hand is raised near the lips in a gesture. The background is a draped blue and teal cloth. No physical people are visible.2010-09-02A close photograph of a gilded deity murti with a golden face, red lips and a red turban adorned with jeweled ornaments. The figure wears a jeweled crown and a jeweled tilak-style forehead piece, large jeweled earrings, layered necklaces including brown rudraksha-style beads, a red-and-white gemstone pendant, and a blue-and-gold silk garment. A red velvet backdrop and green garland are visible at the left. No living people are present in the scene; the figure is a statue. A printed copyright line runs vertically at the right edge.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of a gilded metal statue with a glossy golden face, painted black eyes, and red lips, wearing a red and gold brocade turban with a jewelled ornament at the front. Ornate jewelled earrings with red and green stones, a pearl-and-gem choker, and layered brown rudraksha malas with gold spacers hang over an embossed golden chest. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a metal Krishna murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a tall peacock feather and a jewelled golden crown set with white, green and magenta stones, a yellow turban-like cloth, and a red flower tucked at the side. The face has a tilak mark and the hand is raised near the mouth. Gem-studded garlands and ornaments cover the chest against a blue backdrop.2010-09-02Close-up photograph of a golden statue, a gilded murti with a shiny metallic face, red painted lips, and dark painted eyes and brows. It wears a bright red turban with gold brocade and jewelled ornaments, plus a red-and-gold headpiece. Large jewelled earrings with red, green and white stones hang from the ears, and a bejewelled gold collar sits at the neck with dark rudraksha-style beads draped over the shoulders. A red velvet curtain forms the background. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so no candidate is physically present.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti of child Krishna, shown with a finger raised to its lips. The idol wears a yellow turban topped with a jewelled ornament set with white stones, green and pink gems, a yellow silk shawl, and a necklace of white, green and pink stones. A vertical tilak mark is on the forehead. The background is blurred blue.2010-09-02